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Special Stain Applied To A Rapidly Prepared Tissue Sample

Nevada rates for HCPCS 88314

This laboratory service applies a special staining technique to a tissue sample that has been rapidly frozen and prepared, often during surgery, to highlight specific structures or substances under the microscope. It helps a pathologist identify features that aren't visible with routine staining alone. The results contribute to same-day findings when time-sensitive information is needed during an operation.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Special Stain Applied To A Rapidly Prepared Tissue Sample cost?

$67.61

Typical negotiated rate. In Nevada, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $67.61 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $47.86 from a physician practice, and about $79.43 from a hospital or other facility.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$47.86$34.67 to $85.11
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$79.43$75.86 to $100

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $79 · 10th to 90th $68 to $115Professionalmedian $48 · 10th to 90th $35 to $132
$20$50$100$200$500$1K$2Kfacility $79professional $48

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$114.82
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$151.36
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$100.00
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$57.54
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$9.55
Typical High
$34.67
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$52.48
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$288.40
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$67.61
Hometown Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$138.04
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$4,265.80
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$93.33
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$234.42

Where Nevada sits

The same service costs 4.0 times more in Alaska than in Alabama. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Nevada· 45th of 51

$67.61

AK $234AL $58.88

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.